From corporate matching to gifts in honor of a loved one, there are many ways to support the theatre. Find one that meets your unique needs.

Qualified Charitable IRA Distributions

• For those nearing the age of 70 ½ who will have a required minimum distribution from their IRA, you may want to consider the tax advantage of a charitable rollover to a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization such as People’s Light. Speak with your financial advisor; call us for more information; consider the benefits! Here are some FAQ’s provided by the IRS.

Gifts of Stock

• Gifts of appreciated stock owned for more than one year offer you tax advantages. To learn how to make a gift of stock to People’s Light, please contact Jane Moss, Director of Development at moss@peopleslight.org or 610-647-1900 x102

Planned Gifts

• Learn more about Legacy gifts to People’s Light – help sustain the Theatre for future generations with a bequest or other estate gift.

Monthly Giving

• Sustaining monthly giving is easy and helps the Theatre plan. Learn more here.

Individual EITC Support

You can support People’s Light education programs while lessening your Pennsylvania tax liability. The Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania allows individuals to earn up to 90% tax credit on their contribution. Rather than paying the Commonwealth, you can use the credit to meet your tax liability, and redirect those funds to support People’s Light’s programs for young people. Please see the example chart for gift and tax-credit breakdown:

Participating is easy if you are a Pennsylvania resident. However, we encourage you to consult with your accountant or tax advisor to discuss the benefits for your specific tax situation. Please be advised that EITC contributions cannot be used in exchange for goods and/or services (including any future or outstanding event-related payments). For more information, please contact Jane Moss at moss@peopleslight.org

Corporate Giving: Matching Gifts, PA-EITC Program, and Corporate Circle

• Many corporations will match employees’ gifts 1:1 or 2:1, so your gift is doubled or tripled! Check with your employer’s benefits program.
• Ask if your Pennsylvania employer participates in the PA-EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program), and would consider a win-win gift to the EITC-approved education programs at People’s Light. More information here.
• Work for a local business? Our Corporate Circle program has great networking and entertainment perks.

Gifts in Memory or in Honor of a loved one, colleague, or friend

• A thoughtful gift to People’s Light in honor or memory will be recognized with a letter to the person or family you choose to honor. Our web donation form offers a section to provide your “In Memory” or “In Honor” information.
• You may also choose to ask friends to contribute to People’s Light in lieu of gifts as you celebrate a personal milestone such as a birthday or anniversary. Please contact Jane Moss at moss@peopleslight.org or 610-647-1900 x102 to make arrangements.